"In a Manhattan Supreme Court filing, the city sought judge approval to drop Adams as a client, arguing that his alleged 1994 sexual assault of a female officer while he was a leader in her department doesn't count as an action within the scope of his public employment, the necessary qualification for a person to receive legal representation from the city."
"The 2024 suit stems from allegations made by Lorna Beach-Mathura, a Black woman who claims Adams drove her to a vacant lot and requested oral sex from her when she asked him for career advice, as she'd been passed over for a promotion multiple times. Attributing that decision to sexism and racism within the department, she sought Adams' support, since he held himself out to be an advocate for equality and fair treatment for Black employees."
New York City's Law Department, under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, filed to end taxpayer-funded legal representation for former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit filed in 2024. The city argues that Adams' alleged 1994 sexual assault of a female officer does not qualify as an action within the scope of his public employment, which is required for city-funded defense. Law Department head Steven Banks stated this determination followed review of new evidence. The lawsuit was filed by Lorna Beach-Mathura, who alleges Adams coerced her for sexual favors when she sought career advice and promotion support, claiming he exploited his position as an advocate for Black employees.
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